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National Media Reports

Estanislau: children are the future of the nation

The prime minister, Estanislau Aleixo da Silva has told journalists on
the international day of children on Friday that children are the future
of the nation. The Prime Minister called upon the parents, communities and
families to provide the protection for the children.

Furthermore Mr. Aleixo said that every citizen of the nation has
responsibility to pay attention to ensure the health and education of
children. (DN, TP, STL and TVTL)

UNPol detained 4 suspects of Ermera incident

At a press conference held by UNMIT on Thursday (31/5) in UNMIT HQ
Obrigado Barrack Caicoli Dili, the acting UNPol commissioner, Hermanprit
Singh stated that UNPol and PNTL have detained 4 suspects and identified
18 people from the incident took place in Suco Hurahu, Ermera district
where 16 houses were burnt. (DN)

Local organization forcing UN to reform the judicial system

The Director of Judicial System and Monitoring Programme (JSMP),
Timotio de Deus told journalists on Tuesday that monitoring in three
district courts (Baucau, Oecusse and Covalima) found that people are not
satisfied with justice due to political interference and a lack of
transparency.

JSMP has asked the UNDP to make contracts with international tribunals
to increase the number of judges to facilitate the judicial system in
Timor-Leste.

He also said that UN does not have any commitment to follow the
recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry.

PNTL deployed URP in Ermera

The minister of interior, Alcino Barris said that the national
commander of PNTL will deploy Unidade Reserva Polisia (URP) in Ermera to
reinforce the security to stop house burning. (STL and TP)

Alteration law opens door for religious (priests, nuns and bishops)
people to be jailed

The member of the national parliament from the Christian Democratic
Party (UDC/PDC), Vicente Guterres said that changes to the law promulgated
by president Jose Ramos Horta opens the door for religious (priests, nuns
and bishops) people to be jailed.

“I think the law could be unconstitutional and undemocratic.,”
revealed Mr. Guterres on Thursday (31/5) in national parliament. (STL)

Jose Teixeira: we, the one who decides the pipeline

The minister of resources natural resources and energy, Jose Teixeira
has said that Timorese people have to decide if the pipeline should go to
Australia or Timor-Leste.

He said it is the right of the Timorese people to participate in
building the oil industry. (TP)

At a press conference held by UNMIT on Thursday (31/5) in UNMIT HQ
Obrigado Barracks Caicoli Dili, the acting chief of electoral, Andres del
Castillo called on the media and observers to guarantee a transparent and
impartial counting process in the parliamentary election on 30 June.

Mr. Castillo added that UNMIT is prepared to support all local laws to
ensure that the election is conducted freely and fairly. (TP)

Lu-Olo: not easy to do things in 5 years

The president of the ruling party Fretilin, Francisco Guterres Lu-Olo
said that it is not easy to do things in five years.

“In 1999 many things were destroyed at least 75% so government
started from zero,” Lu-Olo told his supporters when campaigning on
Thursday (31/5) in GOR Baucau district. (TP)

Borderline between Timor-Leste and Indonesia reopened The Indonesian
ambassador in Timor Leste, Ahmed Bey Sofwan stated on Wednesday (30/5) in
Indonesian Embassy Farol Dili that the district commander of the military
said the border between Timor-Leste and Indonesia can reopened. (TP)